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Robert Matthew is Secwépemc from Simpcw. He has a Teaching Certificate and a Masters of Education and over 40 years experience in teaching and administration, 15 years in the B.C. public schools system and 25 years at Chief Atahm School. His passion is oral history, traditional knowledge and mapping.
Lawrence Michel is a respected Elder, storyteller and language teacher from Cstélen, Secwépemc Nation. “Slé7e Larry” has shared his knowledge to many generations of students at Chief Atahm School. He has a vast knowledge of the land, cultural skills and technology. Lawrence is also a journeyman carpenter and has taught many of our young people the basic woodworking skills.
Robert Matthew & Lawrence Michel [Pumín Room-Highschool]
This hands-on workshop focuses on making a stick game (lahal) set. Lahal (also known as “sllekméw̓es” in Secwepemctsín) is a guessing game played by many First Nations, using decorated bones, sticks, and rhythmic songs. There will be a brief introduction and going over the “rules” of the game.
Attendees will create their own Lahal sets, including bones and counting sticks.
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